11 May, 2011
Promises and Perspectives
Philippians 3:18-21
For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.
What does today's God's Story scripture teach us about keeping an eternal perspective?
The families on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" aren't the only ones with a promise! God's word is full of them and He never makes promises He doesn't keep. For this reason, we can be just as sure as those waiting anxiously for that big bus to move that no matter what we've had to go through and no matter just how uncertain life seems to be, if you are a Believer, there is something much greater waiting for you on the other side! Paul is encouraging us to look at life and our sufferings through an eternal lens. This family in Tuscaloosa, AL seems to get it:
(Picture courtesy of Caitlin Hunnicutt)
How can I connect today's God's Story scripture to my life?
Be honest with yourself (and most importantly, God) - spend some time assessing your own attitude toward life, the struggles that come your way, and the perspective you've had on it all. What does your faith look like? Do your actions and your attitude reflect faith in the promises of God? Ask God to strengthen your faith and help your unbelief (Mark 9:24).
How can I connect today's story, God's Story scripture, and my story to others?
Talk to others about Extreme Home Makeover and ask your friends how they might deal w/ the demolition of their own home. Ask them if their attitude or perspective might change if they lost their home with no hope of another being rebuilt. Use the show to help start a conversation about life and the perspective you're able to have when things don't go your way, knowing that you have a promise of so much more, beyond this life.
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